Chicosci is a 5 piece rock band based in Manila. The band is composed of vo… Read Full Bio ↴Chicosci is a 5 piece rock band based in Manila. The band is composed of vocalist Miguel Chavez, bassist Carlos Calderon, drummer Jose Salvador, and guitarists Sonny Baquisal and Mong Alcaraz. They were first named Chico Science in homage to the Brazilian musician of that name. They later shortened this to Chicosci in order to avoid confusion with the Brazilian artist.

Chicosci's biggest mainstream hit is "Paris" from their sophomore effort "Method of Breathing". "Paris" stands as the only song to hold the number one spot on Manila rock station NU 107's Midnight Countdown for a lengthy period of time. "Shallow Graves" from the third release, "Icarus", peaked highest at number 7. Now armed with their latest album, "Chicosci", the band garnered another number one hit with "A Promise".

Chicosci regularly plays the Manila music circuit as well as the relative provincial gigs.

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Chicosci Lyrics

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Calling all game killers this is a warning we're going hunting
Snakecharmer's out
Calling all game killers this is a warning we're going hunting
Snakecharmer's out (snakecharmer's out)

It's a shame when you should know better than to see yourself in me
So why's the picture so washed out my sweet friend, you're the only one
Left out

You're full of venom so stop biting and I'll bite my tongue (I'll bite my
Tongue)

Yeah they'll sing all your praises (whooo!)

And I know that you're just made of paper and a joke to tell my friend
So why's the picture warped and bad? My lost child imitation's nice and sad

You're full of venom so stop biting and I'll bite my tongue
(I'll bite my tongue)

Yeah they'll sing all your praises
You're just a deadbeat so stop lying and I'll bite my tongue

Is there an echo in here? Is there an echo, echo

Calling all game killers snakecharmer's out (snakecharmer's out) (whooo!)

You're full of venom so stop biting and I'll bite my tongue (I'll bite my
Tongue)

Yeah they'll sing all your praises
You're just a deadbeat so stop lying! Stop lying! Stop lying!

Overall Meaning

The song "Stop Biting" by Chicosci addresses the issue of imitation and false pretenses. The band calls out to "game killers", suggesting they are on a hunt for those who mimic, copy or steal their creations, whether it be a song, an idea, or an aesthetic. The chorus "You're full of venom so stop biting and I'll bite my tongue" is a metaphorical tongue-in-cheek way of saying that the imitators are poisonous, harmful people, and the singer would rather keep quiet about their wrongdoings instead of fueling them with further attention. The line "It's a shame when you should know better than to see yourself in me" implies that the singer tries to distance himself from those who copy their style, as it is not genuine and merely an attempt to fit in or ride on the band's success. The stanza "And I know that you're just made of paper and a joke to tell my friend" suggests that the imitators are not to be taken seriously and will eventually be exposed for their lack of originality.

The recurring line "Yeah, they'll sing all your praises" is an ironic statement, as it implies that the imitators will receive recognition and applause, but in reality, they are cheap imitations and not deserving of the attention. The lyrics "Is there an echo in here?" and "calling all game killers snakecharmer's out" are additional motifs to emphasize the band's hunt for those who copy their art.

In conclusion, "Stop Biting" is a song that speaks against imitation and fake personas that do not constitute true artistry. The metaphors and motifs employed are clever and effective in relaying the message of the song.

Line by Line Meaning

Calling all game killers this is a warning we're going hunting Snakecharmer's out
Attention to all those who play dirty, we're about to take you down with our intellect. The clever ones are on the lookout

It's a shame when you should know better than to see yourself in me So why's the picture so washed out my sweet friend, you're the only one Left out
It's unfortunate that you haven't learned from my mistakes yet you continue to walk the same path. Why does the photograph look so pale? You are the only exception as you are not in it

You're full of venom so stop biting and I'll bite my tongue (I'll bite my Tongue)
You have a lot of anger inside you, so you should refrain from taking it out on others. I too will control my emotions and try to compromise.

Yeah they'll sing all your praises (whooo!)
They might appreciate you and applaud you for your arrogance.

And I know that you're just made of paper and a joke to tell my friend So why's the picture warped and bad? My lost child imitation's nice and sad
I understand that you are fake and that there's nothing special about you. It's funny to talk about you; however, the pictures of us lead to disappointment. My attempt to mimic you is pathetic and miserable.

You're just a deadbeat so stop lying and I'll bite my tongue
You're a loser, so stop lying to make yourself seem superior. I'll keep quiet instead of pointing out your inadequacies.

Is there an echo in here? Is there an echo, echo
Is there a repetition taking place? Is someone behind me repeating my every word?

Calling all game killers snakecharmer's out (snakecharmer's out) (whooo!)
Attention to all those who play dirty, we're about to take you down with our intellect. The clever ones are on the lookout

You're just a deadbeat so stop lying! Stop lying! Stop lying!
You're a waste of space, so stop deceiving yourself and others. You should terminate lying right now and not do it anymore.

Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: ARIEL JR. LUMANLAN, JOSE MARI GOZAR CALDERON, MARK JOSEPH SONSING ESTACIO, MIGUEL ANGEL ALCARAZ, MIGUEL GUILLERO EMPAINADO CHAVEZ

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